Back in Strength Physiotherapy and Pilates offer a range of physiotherapist supervised Pilates classes, including classes suitable for those with musculoskeletal conditions or those recovering from cancer.

Back in Strength Physiotherapy and Pilates offer the following classes:

• Clinical Pilates, a group class suitable for all fitness levels with individualised programs
• Reformer Pilates, a more challenging group class
• Independent sessions with a physiotherapist
• ‘In the Pink’, a class designed to help women gently recondition during/after treatment for cancer

Please visit the website or contact Back In Strength Physiotherapy and Pilates on (02) 6282 9992 for more information.

Canberra Injury Management Centre (CIMC) exercise physiology programmes take a holistic and individualised approach to exercise prescription to assist clients to regain endurance, strength, control and mobility after injury or surgery, or to manage chronic health conditions.

CIMC exercise physiology can assist with treatment of the following health concerns:

• Chronic pain
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
• Cancer recovery
• Cardio-respiratory conditions
• Exercise for older adults (including mobility enhancement, falls prevention and osteoarthritis)

Please visit the website or contact CIMC on (02) 6230 0200 and cimc [at] netspace.net.au for more information.

FEEDinc. offer a range of services including individualised meal plans, couples' consultations, body composition consultations, sports nutrition consultations and detailed dietary analysis.

Their services can assist with the following:

• Weight loss & healthy eating
• Diabetes management
• Heart health
• Coeliac disease
• Allergies and intolerances
• Sports nutrition
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Cholesterol
• Bowel health
• Cancer management
• Low FODMAP Diets

They also offer home visits and have a diabetes educator on staff.

Please visit the website or contact FEEDinc. at info.feedinc [at] gmail.com for more information.

The Prostate Cancer Support Group ACT Region (PCSGA) provide support to men and their partners on an individual basis and through monthly meetings which are free and open to all people.

The PCSGA hold monthly meetings and informal coffee and chat mornings which help the newly diagnosed man, his partner and those concerned for his welfare to understand the treatment options available and how these options can be accessed. They also provide perspectives on what may lie ahead after treatment has been undertaken.

The PCSGA have a comprehensive library of of print and audio-visual materials relating to prostate cancer health and treatment with further information available through their website.

Please visit the website or contact the PCSGA at president [at] prostate-cancer-support-act.net for more information.

The Cancer Council ACT co-facilitates a support group for people with cancer of the lung or mesothelioma and/or their families and friends. The support group offers a safe place for people with cancer to talk with others who have had similar experiences. This includes emotional, social and some practical support as well as information on cancer and related issues.

Please visit the website or contact the Cancer Council ACT on 13 11 20 and cancer.information [at] actcancer.org for more information.

Bosom Buddies ACT run a range of events to support to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. These include:

• Workshops where women receive information about the support services and activities that are available across the ACT region, including presentations by a variety of experts in their field on topics such as exercise, nutrition, fertility, genetics and reconstruction
• Monthly Morning Tea gatherings in Garran
• A monthly gathering in Queanbeyan
• Monthly evening after work get-togethers in Lyneham

Please visit the website or contact Bosom Buddies ACT on 0406 376 500 and admin [at] bosombuddies.org.au for more information.

Advantage Nutrition provides a range of services for a variety of clients, including aged care clients, disabled clients, those suffering from spinal cord or acquired brain injury and those transitioning to enteral nutrition.

Advantage Nutrition services include:

• Menu assessment
• Recipe assessment
• Disability Nutrition and Dietetic Assessment (individual client assessments, client reports, weight audits, eating and drinking plans, bowel protocols etc.)
• Aged Care Assessments (individual client assessments, client reports, weight audits, eating and drinking plans, bowel protocols etc.)
• Policy Development in all areas of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Service
• Competency based education on current nutrition issues
• Development of nutrition education

Please visit the website or contact Advantage Nutrition on 0427 592 730 and carmel [at] advantagenutrition.com.au for more information.

Active Y and the YMCA Health and Wellness Centre offer a wide range of classes to cater to the diverse needs of the community across 14 locations around Canberra.

The YMCA Chifley Health and Wellness Centre is a community-based gym with a focus on making the community happier and healthier. The Centre includes a fully equipped gym and group fitness room with various classes catering for people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels.

The gym operates a variety of drop-in classes, including:

• Mobilisers, a gym-based program specifically designed for people with physical disabilities including stroke, Parkinson’s, amputations, MS, MD, visual disability, para or quadriplegia
• Cancer Recovery Yoga, a group class designed to meet the individual needs of people who are living with chronic illness or disability, including those who have been diagnosed with, are being treated for or are in remission from any form of cancer
• Men's Fit for Living, a 10-week program to help increase strength, fitness and muscular endurance while building lifelong healthy habits

YMCA Canberra also run a Senior Sports Carnival to promote the health and well-being of Canberra’s oldest citizens – those who reside in age care facilities or attend age day care programs.

Please visit the website or contact the YMCA Health and Wellness Centre on (02) 6281 0124 and yfitness.can [at] ymca.org.au for more information.

CanTeen offer free and confidential telephone counselling services for young people to help them discuss their thoughts and feelings and to assist with developing strategies to deal with the impact of cancer.

Please visit the website or contact CanTeen on 1800 835 932 and support [at] canteen.org.au for more information.

Dragons Abreast Canberra paddle regularly (3 times a week) throughout the year in Canberra and compete regularly in the local ACT and NSW regattas, as well as overseas in Hong Kong.

They also hold a variety of social activities including the DA Canberra Annual Social and Corporate Regatta and the "GoAnna's Gathering" (a gathering of members with dinner and short program of fun).

Please visit the website or contact Dragons Abreast Canberra on 0421 592 613 canberra [at] dragonsabreast.com.au more information.